Chobe Princess Houseboats

INFOFACILITIESVisas and Logistics

The Chobe Princess Houseboats is located on the Chobe River, within the Chobe National Park. This collection is a proud product of the Zambezi Queen Collection. With only a few passengers onboard, staying here is like being on your houseboat. The suites offer endless views from your private deck.

Zambezi Queen

These houseboats are a rebranding of the Zambezi Queen Collection, previously known as Ichobezi houseboats. The Zambezi Queen Collection includes the Zambezi Queen Houseboat and the three Chobe Princess Houseboats. These are smaller and more exclusive boats. The Chobe Princess Houseboats are ideal for couples and private groups.

Luxury Experience

These houseboats offer a once-in-a-lifetime luxury experience. Perfect for honeymoon couples or wedding anniversaries, or even a reunion to catch up with friends. Have a drink on the deck and feel the African sun on your skin. Observe elephants cross the river, count crocodiles and lose yourself in abundant beautiful bird life.

These houseboats have undergone extensive refurbishment and are now on an international luxury standard. Chobe Princess 1 has five luxury suites, while Chobe Princess 2 & 3 have four suites each.

Facilities

King-size beds
Twin beds on request
Air conditioning
With large sliding windows, all cabins have river views
Bathrooms have a shower, wash basin and toilets
Hairdryers are available on request
Guest amenities provided: soap, shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and insect repellent

Visas and Logistics

Visas for Namibia and Botswana are a requirement when getting onboard the Chobe Princess Houseboats, as the boats are registered in Namibia. Guests will go through immigration formalities, so it is essential to have Visa arrangements in place. European travellers do not need a Visa to enter Botswana.

Transfers by small tender boat will take guests to their houseboats from Kasane immigration via Impalila Island immigration. The boat transfer is about 20 minutes, depending on where the Chobe Princess Houseboats are moored.

Check-in time is from 13:00 at Kasane Immigration. Self-drive guests will have access to a safe parking space for their vehicle while enjoying their stay on the Chobe Princess Houseboat. Guests will arrive back at the Kasane immigration at 10:00 am.

INCLUDES

Accommodation
All meals
All soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, and local beer & wine throughout your stay
Water-based game viewing and bird watching on tender boats
A land-based cultural tour of a local village
Tiger & bream fishing in season (tiger fishing is strictly catch and release)
Road transfers to and from Kasane airport and Kasane immigration office located on the Botswana side of the Chobe river

EXCLUDES

Air tickets
Premium alcoholic beverages (such as sparkling wine, spirits & dessert wines)
Additional transfers to/from Zambia / Zimbabwe / Namibia / any Kasane lodges
Half-day 4x4 game viewing in Chobe National Park
Community Development Levy (ZAR 100.00 per person per night)
Curio shop purchases
Gratuities (at your discretion)
Visa fees
Fuel levy
Community Development Levy

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

DEPOSIT:	100%
MINIMUM STAY:	2 nights
RATES INFO:	Rates are: Subject to room and rate availability Inclusive of 15% VAT Quoted, invoiced and payable in ZAR They are quoted per person per night on a double occupancy basis based on the set departure dates. Rates exclude: Community development levy Fuel levy Air tickets & visa fees, additional transfers to/from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia or any of the nearby Kasane lodges Premium alcoholic beverages (such as sparkling wine, spirits & dessert wines), curio store purchases and gratuities (discretionary) CHILD POLICY The Chobe Princesses accommodates children aged seven and above. Children aged 7-12 will receive a 50% discount on the applicable adult rate Children aged 13 and older are considered adults and will be charged the applicable adult rate Only children aged seven can share a cabin with two adults. This is limited to one place per night per houseboat and is subject to availability at the time of reservation Please note that no babysitting services, separate activities and menus are available for children

RATES

Rates 2023

	Per person sharing		3 NIGHT ITINERARY
2023	Cabin	Rate	superior Cabin	Rate
March - Nov		R 10667		R 12801
Dec, Jan, Feb		R 7932		R 9518

Rates 2024

	Per person sharing		Per person sharing
2024	Cabin	Rate	Superior Cabin	Rate
Dec, Jan, Feb		R 9 518		R 10 850
March - Nov		R 11 733		R 13 441

Please note these additional levies will reflect as a separate line item on all invoices issued:
• Community development levy (ZAR 90 per person per night). The funds collected will supplement our community projects and initiatives run by the Zambezi Queen Collection to assist with education, health care and basic

community services.
• Fuel levy (ZAR 250 per person per night). Once the petrol price stabilises, we are committed to dropping this surcharge.